We all have two vagus nerves—one on the left side of the body and one on the right—both of which connect the brain to the intestines. On TikTok, vagus nerve stimulation sounds like a miracle cure.

When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...

CLEVELAND — More than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, with nearly half of survivors living with physical disabilities. For decades, rehabilitation has been the only option for ...

An implantable vagus nerve stimulation device yielded an ACR20 response rate of more than 52% at 12 months in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings published in Nature ...

Breathwork is one of the most direct ways to influence the vagus nerve. “When we slow and lengthen the breath—particularly the exhale—we stimulate vagal tone, shifting the body out of ‘fight-or-flight ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses advances in vagus nerve stimulation. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the collection ...

Tiny pulses of electricity may provide the next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. After enduring years of severe gastrointestinal distress that made him want to stay home and close to a bathroom, Joseph Beinlich ...

Pulsetto is a non-invasive wearable device that stimulates the vagus nerve to reduce stress and improve sleep. Most users report seeing positive changes within 1 to 30 days of use. The accompanying ...

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